Model year 2019 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019 Chevrolet Trax: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Trax at 26–28 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 136 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
26–28
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Chevrolet Trax recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, newest first.
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint
NHTSA 19V312000Reported Apr 18, 2019
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. A182202370)
Units affected
112,958 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
Risk
A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module and 1 more component
NHTSA 18V774000Reported Nov 1, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18365)
Components
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module; Air bags
Units affected
12 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Chevrolet Trax fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Chevrolet Trax crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2019 Chevrolet Trax NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2019 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
17.9%
Optional
2019 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Chevrolet Trax owner complaints
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, most recently on Oct 18, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Chevrolet Trax complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
37
Electrical system
22
Unknown or other
21
Suspension
19
Steering
16
Service brakes
13
Power train
10
Fuel/propulsion system
9
Vehicle speed control
8
Wheels
8
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
